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New API plans for individual developers and business partners available November 4, 2026, while the SmartThings app and local integrations stay free. Starting on November 4, 2026, developers and business partners using SmartThings' direct cloud APIs move to a structured access model. This does not affect the SmartThings app or local integrations. SmartThings is introducing paid API plans for developers and business partners. Following our recent announcement, here are additional details on the transition.  Availability for the individual Developer Plan: Note that the SmartThings API Developer Plan will be limited to certain countries upon launch. We will share the specific country availability when the Developer Plan becomes available. The timeline below applies to all API Access Apps. For questions, contact developer support. Availability for the Business Plan: The Business Plan is not limited to specific countries, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Contact our team at partners@smartthings.com to discuss a Business Plan tiered to your usage or fill out our form to learn more.  See the SmartThings Developer Center starting November 4, 2026 to sign up for the individual Developer Plan and to see more details on both the Developer and Business Plans.   What is not changing with SmartThings: SmartThings App remains free1: Controlling connected Samsung devices, appliances, TVs, and Works with SmartThings (WWST) and other compatible partner products through the SmartThings mobile app remains free. Automations & routines stay free2: Setting up routines within the SmartThings app does not require a paid subscription. Which SmartThings features are free and which are paid? Feature / UsageFree or Paid?SmartThings Mobile App (Android/iOS)1FreeIn-App Routines, Automations & Scenes2FreeLocal Edge Drivers, Profiles, & Hub Integrations3FreeWWST Device Certification supported by SmartThings Test Suite or Matter devicesFreeDirect Open Authorization (OAuth) Cloud API Calls (Individual Developer Use)PaidBusiness API UsagePaid New pricing applies to business API usage and individual developers who wish to use our platform with third-party applications via OAuth-enabled SmartThings API Access Apps.  Business Partners: Enterprise platforms, short-term rental services, energy management platforms, and business services using the SmartThings API. Individual Developers Using Custom OAuth Apps: Individual developers who call our cloud APIs directly using OAuth to integrate SmartThings into custom dashboards, external automation platforms, or custom scripts.  Business pricing is tiered by usage volume.   For Current Business Partners: Contact our team at partners@smartthings.com to discuss a Business Plan tiered to your usage. New to the SmartThings API? Are you evaluating SmartThings as the backend for your business? We are currently onboarding new partners to discuss SmartThings API capabilities, pricing, and scalability. Please fill out our form to learn more. What do the SmartThings API Developer and Business Plans include? For non-business, individual developers who rely on custom OAuth API Access Apps for their own use, we are introducing a dedicated Developer Plan starting November 4, 2026. This is a flat monthly rate per developer account covering registered individual developer API Access Apps using OAuth.   The quota is up to 100,000 cloud API calls per month and up to 10 active app installs across locations. The Developer Plan subscription is tied directly to the developer account profile, not to individual physical hardware locations. Users can manage standard multi-location or multi-hub smart home environments under a single Developer Plan subscription, provided the aggregate cloud traffic stays within the Developer Plan’s usage limits.  In addition, Developer Plan and Business Plan subscribers receive: Near real-time events via Server-Sent Events (SSE): We're opening up our SSE API to Developer and Business Plan subscribers, an event streaming connection that lets integrations receive updates, instead of continuously polling for changes. It's the same technology we've relied on for select partner integrations, now being made broadly available. Event delivery via webhook is still available as it has been.  API Dashboard: Also with the launch, the upgraded Developer Center experience allows OAuth app registration and usage tracking by app against call and install quotas. Learn more about the SmartThings API Plans. Rules: Rules remain available in the Command Line Interface (CLI), Personal Access Tokens (PATs), Advanced Web App (AWA), and the SmartThings Mobile App, but using Rules through OAuth requires a paid Developer Plan or Business Plan. CLI: The CLI continues as a development tool for both paid and non-paid users. Commands associated with creating and managing cloud API Access Apps require a paid plan. Core CLI capabilities for other integrations including device profile creation, edge driver packaging, and Works with SmartThings certification remain unaffected and free to use. PATs are intended to support temporary, individual developer testing and lightweight scripts within standard platform limits, rather than ongoing integrations. Any future updates to token management policies will be shared with users. AWA: The AWA remains available. SmartThings API pricing timeline and key dates: Free Access through November 3, 2026: Free API access remains available through this date. November 4, 2026–December 15, 2026: If a plan is not selected on November 4, 2026, app owners will not be able to create new apps or edit existing ones. However, already-installed integrations will continue to function in this window.  December 15, 2026 and after: If an API Access App owner does not select a paid plan by December 15, 2026, access to their API integrations may be limited, paused, or discontinued. Active API keys will be deactivated, and automated calls made by those applications and downstream users of those applications will be paused at the gateway level. If the app has been shared with other locations, those users may also be affected. These dates apply to all API Access Apps, including those owned by developers in countries where the Developer Plan is not available. If you have questions about your situation, contact developer support. Plan details, pricing, and availability are subject to change.  See the SmartThings Developer Center starting November 4, 2026 to sign up for the individual Developer Plan and to see more details on both the Developer and Business Plans.   For Business Partners, contact our team at partners@smartthings.com to discuss a Business Plan tiered to your usage or fill out our form to learn more.  Thank you for building with SmartThings. We’ll continue to share updates.  1 Requires downloading the SmartThings app and connection via mobile network or the internet. 2 Requires supported smart devices connected to a SmartThings hub or the SmartThings Cloud. 3 Requires a compatible SmartThings hub device.

Upcoming Changes to the SmartThings API  Over the last several years, the SmartThings platform has grown into one of the most robust orchestration layers in the smart home industry, with over 460M+ registered users and hundreds of WWST partner brands — and our API is the gateway that connects third party apps and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem.  Today, our commercial partners use it to power everything from short-term rental platforms and energy management systems to API aggregators and custom smart home dashboards, while our developer community uses our API to optimize their personal smart homes. To ensure the SmartThings API remains capable, reliable, and secure at this scale, we are evolving our infrastructure. In the upcoming months, we will introduce dedicated, paid commercial API tiers as well as a $4.99 a month plan for non-commercial, individual developers. To note, this update does not affect the millions of SmartThings users who use the SmartThings App with thousands of WWST partner devices.   Why are we evolving the SmartThings API?  As our commercial partners and developer community continue to build integrations, they are asking and expecting more from our infrastructure. To support the next generation of smart home innovation at scale, we are transitioning to a structured API model. This evolution allows us to invest heavily in the enterprise-grade features our partners and users have been asking for: Platform Stability: Upgrading our platform to enhance our enterprise-grade reliability required for high-volume, commercial deployments. Optimized Integrations: Building upon our infrastructure to further support scalable integrations.   Expanded Capabilities: Continuing access to Samsung devices such as TVs, smart refrigerators, and more with device states, controls, and health parameters as well as future functionality to build richer integrations. Powering the Next Generation of Smart Home Services:  We’re building on the SmartThings platform, shaped by your feedback, to deliver even more powerful tools for creating premium IoT experiences. The SmartThings API offers different tiers that can support a high rate limit, gives access to our multi-protocol ecosystem (Matter, Cloud-to-Cloud, Zigbee, Z-Wave), and contains deep Samsung integration required to scale your business on our backend and power a variety of use cases, including: Short-Term Rentals, Hospitality, and Property Tech: Automate access control, optimize climate, and enable seamless property management across thousands of units at scale. Telecommunications: Enhance broadband and 5G subscriber apps with premium family care and security solutions. Security: Power smart alarms, access systems, and remote monitoring with our ecosystem of devices and consistent, real-time API data like device states. Senior Care: Enable non-intrusive wellness tracking, activity insights, and automated routines to safely support independent living and aging in place. Family Care: Deliver peace of mind with real-time sensor data, keeping families connected and homes running smoothly. Insurance: Leverage real-time home state data and predictive analytics to proactively prevent damage, reduce risk, and lower claim costs. Energy Management: Build advanced tracking algorithms and cost-saving utility dashboards. With many more use cases and verticals.  New Tools:  Upgraded Developer Experience: We will deliver a new Developer Center experience and refreshed documentation for API users to make the API as easy to use and implement as possible. The API Usage Dashboard: In the new Developer Center, we will be launching a new API Dashboard. This dashboard will allow partners and individual developers to track API call volume with flexible time-series data. The dashboard will give you current usage and data points to optimize your code and determine which pricing tier fits your needs. These updates will make onboarding faster and API management more intuitive.  Next Steps & Timeline: We are targeting availability for the new commercial tiers and personal plan offering in October 2026 – stay tuned for additional details.  Please note: Your current API usage will not be interrupted today. We are announcing this now to give our API users ample time to prepare for the transition.  Free access will remain available through Q3. We will not begin applying the new usage limits or phasing out free access until October 2026. For Current Commercial Partners: Please reach out to us at partners@smartthings.com to ensure a seamless transition.   For Current Personal Users: We will share more information detailing the full timeline, transition guidelines, and paid plan.  New to the SmartThings API? Are you evaluating SmartThings as the backend for your business? We are currently onboarding new partners to discuss SmartThings API capabilities, pricing, and scalability. Please fill out our form to learn more. Thank you for building with SmartThings. Our investment in our API and transition to a paid model are efforts to provide an incredible service that will continue to support your needs.     — The Samsung SmartThings Team

Everything you need to integrate, test, and certify in one guided, streamlined experience.  We’re excited to announce the next evolution of the SmartThings Developer Center - a unified, streamlined experience designed to help partners build, test, and complete integrations faster than ever. As SmartThings expands to support more device categories and service integrations, along with existing integration types and protocols, we’ve redesigned the entire developer journey from the ground up. The result is a single, intuitive console that houses all the tools, workflows, and integrations in one place. Whether you have a device or service, regardless of integration type, the new Developer Center provides a guided path to get from idea → integration → certification → insights. What’s more, over the next few months, we will also be adding new enhancements for Service Integrations.   “You just made it too intuitive. Compared to other ecosystems, this is the easiest one ever.” - Chasen Tolbert, Strategic Partnerships, FireAvert What’s New: A Guided, Intuitive Experience The new Developer Center introduces a redesigned journey from end to-end. Here’s what you can expect: One Console for Every Integration  Device, service, and future integration paths will now live together in one unified console. It is the single, self-serve path to SmartThings.  A Step-by-Step Guided Workflow Every integration includes a clearly defined path with progress indicators and required steps.Partners told us this was one of the most helpful additions. “From an understanding perspective as a brand new user, this is more simplified.  It’s broken down into pieces, and I can see the progress.” – Harsh Khera, Senior Engineering Manager, Kwikset Real-Time Status & Next Steps Every section, including device profiles, setup & support profiles, and test results, is visible in one summary view, updated in real time. Streamlined Product Creation & Certification We reworked the entire product creation flow to make it simpler, guide users through each step, and avoid common blockers. Why It Matters: Faster, Easier, More Scalable Our new Developer Center enhancements are designed to: Reduce your certification time A more guided flow minimizes errors and back-and-forth, giving you a faster path to Works with SmartThings (WWST) approval. Enhance self-serve integrations Our tools make it easier for developers and partners to use the Developer Center. For example, Test Suite has self-testing options for Hub and Cloud Connected devices, which allows partners to self-test for WWST certification without sending devices to a lab for most device types.  Support more integration types Whether your device connects locally via Matter, Zigbee, or Z-Wave using the SmartThings Hub, authenticates using a SmartThings Schema app, or connects directly with the SmartThings Cloud using the SmartThings Device SDK, you’ll find all the tools and guidance you need in one place. Coming soon, SmartThings Find devices will join this same simplified integration journey.  For partners building a service integration, stay tuned for full support of SmartThings API Access Apps, allowing third-party web or mobile applications to securely access devices, scenes, and locations through the SmartThings API. Improve collaboration across teams A single, unified console lets product, engineering, QA, and business stakeholders collaborate on integrations with full visibility. “There are various people doing different things. It’s important for others to pick up in the same place.” - Charlie Dougherty, Sr Product Manager, Kwikset Adding to Your Integration with Partner Analytics The updated Developer Center includes SmartThings Partner Analytics, offering insight into how customers use your products, while maintaining user privacy: Devices most often used with yours in routines  Top sources of your product sales  Most-used features and SmartThings capabilities Get actionable insights with SmartThings Analytics.   Explore Analytics in the Developer Center or read our blog to learn more.   Expand Your Brand with Shareable Routines We recently rolled out Shareable Routines, which allows WWST-certified partners to create SmartThings routines that showcase your products alongside other partner devices. SmartThings users can easily import these routines into the SmartThings app.  For example, users can receive a ready-made routine that opens the smart blinds or turns on the lights each morning.  Shareable Routines help increase product discovery and drive ongoing engagement within the SmartThings platform. If a user does not have a compatible product, SmartThings shows your recommended devices  with “Buy” links, helping new customers find and purchase your products directly in the SmartThings app. Stay tuned for our additional announcements on Shareable Routines.   Together, our Developer Center, Partner Analytics, and Shareable Routines give you an easier way to integrate with SmartThings, product usage insights to optimize your products and roadmap, and a new way to share your products with users.  Start Building With the New Developer Center Try the new experience: Visit the Developer Center Explore the new guided journeys Thank you for your partnership!

Engagement Data to Guide Product Development (Updated Oct 2025) What is SmartThings Analytics? SmartThings Analytics is an exclusive tool available to Works with SmartThings partners, designed to give you clear visibility into how customers use your certified products in SmartThings — all with PII-safe, real-world engagement data. View key metrics like the number of registered and active devices, where your customers are located, which other products are used with your product for routines, and the SmartThings Capabilities that are most commonly used, which help inform how customers interact with your products. Leverage these insights to optimize your products and product roadmap. “In the past, we were unable to obtain engagement data after purchase, but now, the Analytics Dashboard has helped us create actionable insights.” Maude Shen, Software Product Manager, WiZ Connected What’s New in Analytics (2025 Updates) Since our last update, SmartThings Analytics has grown more powerful — we’ve added exclusive engagement insights (only available with SmartThings) and new features designed to give WWST partners deeper, actionable views into usage.  Highlights of this update include: Product combination insights — Identify which products your devices are most frequently used with for SmartThings routines, helping you uncover integration and partnership opportunities. Category filtering — Segment by product category to analyze trends within specific parts of your portfolio. Enhanced time-series flexibility — Toggle between daily, weekly, or monthly views to analyze engagement trends over time. Refreshed UI & visualization improvements — Use a cleaner, more intuitive dashboard for faster insights.  More value for WWST Partners — These advanced analytics remain a unique benefit after certifying as Works with SmartThings. Our latest enhancements build on the foundation of real-world usage and capability-level insights with SmartThings Analytics, adding more insights, filters, and clarity to support your product strategy. Why Should Developers and Product Teams Use SmartThings Analytics? Collecting user engagement data can be difficult — especially for partners who manufacture Hub Connected devices. SmartThings Analytics continues to evolve to help partners better understand their SmartThings users.  When we launched Analytics in 2023, partners could track Registered and Active devices. In 2024, we added country-level and Capability-level data, answering questions like, “Are users actually changing the color of their lights?” Now in 2025, we’ve introduced category-level data and insights into what other products your devices are used with — exclusive data available only through SmartThings. See insights like “my product is added to a routine in combination with Lights 60% of the time.”Or discover that your product is used in routines with Entertainment & Media 30% of the time, and with speakers getting the most use within the category.  Leverage these insights to drive better product decisions and deliver improved user experiences. Key Features of SmartThings Analytics Real-world Usage Data: SmartThings Analytics makes it easy to know if your users are engaged with your products by providing real-world usage data, which we’ve built in a way that gives you actionable data while still protecting the privacy of users’ data. User-friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the Analytics tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels. Multiple Ways to Gain Insights: Filter by product, product catalog, or entire portfolio See the number of registered devices and active devices  View data by country or region Choose date ranges (quick select 7, 30, 90 days, or choose a custom range)  Identify the most used SmartThings “Capabilities” and product combinations Product Questions that SmartThings Analytics Answers With SmartThings Analytics, partners can answer key product questions such as:  Where am I getting most of my product sales? In which countries do I have the most active user base? What features / SmartThings Capabilities do my customers use the most? Which are used the least? What other products are my devices used with in routines? How is this smart home device category doing within my portfolio? How many active devices do I have compared to registered devices? How are the active devices and registered devices trending over time? Did device registrations go up after our recent marketing campaign? Or after the event where we showcased our brand? How to Get Started with SmartThings Analytics? Ready to view Analytics for your device(s)? Here’s a quick resource guide to help you get started: 1. Begin by Accessing Analytics Analytics is only available to partners who have Works with SmartThings (WWST) certified products. Visit the SmartThings Developer Console → SmartThings Certification Console (via Tools Menu at the top) →   Then Navigate to the Analytics section (bottom icon of left menu), Do you have products you want to integrate with SmartThings? Fill out this form to learn more about getting certified and beginning your partnership with SmartThings. Read on for a screen-by-screen walkthrough. If you have a WWST-certified product(s) but do not have access to the Console, email us at partners@smartthings.com. 2. Set Up Your Search Parameters With Analytics you can search by: Product(s): Search by one product, a category, or all to see a portfolio view of how your products are being used. Date: See the last 7, 30, or 90 days of data, or choose a custom data range. Location: View data by county or region. 3. View Data for Insights Registered Devices: View devices that are registered with SmartThings. Active Devices: View devices with an event or an online status in the last 24 hours. Devices may go from the inactive state to the active state and vice versa. Capabilities: See SmartThings Capabilities that are being used for your product or products. Get a glimpse of which capabilities are the most used. Geo Location: View by country or region. See where your products are being used by country or by region. Any of these fields can be made full-screen or zoomed in on. The data can also be exported as a CSV. Products Your Devices are Used With View what other product categories and specific devices are being used in SmartThings routines with your product (s).  Our latest update with Analytics represents another avenue for providing more value for WWST Certified partners. Access to this variety of usage data is critical in understanding how consumers use your products. Ready to gain more product insights? Navigate to Analytics in the Certification Console to see these insights and apply them to your product strategy. Want to integrate your devices with SmartThings? Visit https://developer.smartthings.com to access tools like Edge Builder and Test Suite, and then leverage our Certification Console to get your devices certified. Fill out this form to learn more about integrating with SmartThings.

SmartThings continues to invest in the Developer Center with tools for partners such as Test Suite, Product Cloning, and Certification by Similarity to simplify product integration and certification for a single product or an entire portfolio. After obtaining Works with SmartThings (WWST) certification, Analytics helps our partners gain valuable insights about how users interact with their products. With the goal of making integration easy for partners, SmartThings added another tool in the integration process called the Device Profile Builder, allowing partners to specify a device’s capabilities and how it interacts within the SmartThings ecosystem. “We’ve heard from developers that they wanted an easier way to build their devices with SmartThings. A tool with an intuitive user-friendly interface that would work for any device” says Nate Porras, Senior Product Manager at SmartThings. “We feel like we accomplished that with Device Profile Builder.” SmartThings currently offers Device Profile Builder for Cloud integrations and Direct Connected integrations. “Device Profile Builder is nicely designed and straightforward to use.  You can create a Device Profile effortlessly.  We are always trying to find the simplest way to integrate, and Device Profile Builder is a key tool in that process.” Anthony Richardson, QA Engineer at August Home Read on to learn about Device Profile Builder and how to get started.   Device Profile Builder SmartThings Device Profile Builder is a web-based tool that assists developers with creating Device Profiles, which define a device and its features on the SmartThings platform through Capabilities. It contains the Components - which is a group of SmartThings Capabilities - and metadata (ID, name, ownership, and more) of a device, defining how a device on the SmartThings platform behaves. For example, with a light, the component contains four common Capabilities for lights including Switch, Switch Level, Color Control, and Color Temperature. Use Device Profile Builder to: Define how you want your products to look to users in the SmartThings app Set SmartThings Capabilities for each of your products  Get Started How to use the SmartThings Device Profile Builder: Visit the Products section in the SmartThings Certification Console where you can add a new product or edit an existing one.Under Integration Details / Device Capabilities, click Create a profile here. Or here is the direct link to the Device Profile Builder. Click the button Add new Device Profile and enter a unique name.  Add your Capabilities and Components. You can also use product category specific templates to make the process faster. Use the Dashboard View to set how you want your product's icon, action, and state to look in the SmartThings App.  Click Create Profile. After creating, you will have options to View, Publish, Edit, Clone, Download File, Upload file, and Delete under the Actions menu. Publish your Device Profile and use it to finish creating your product. Then submit your product to obtain the Works with SmartThings (WWST) certification. You can re-use a device profile for similar products or create as many variations as you need for your portfolio of products. Use Device Profile Builder when Creating a Product Below is the Create Product section in the Certification Console. In this section, you can provide the product details displayed to users across the SmartThings ecosystem.  Some of these include your product name, product image, and product description to help users identify your product. Plus you can add purchase link URLs so users can buy your product.   When creating a product in the Certification Console, you can use Device Profile Builder to add your device profiles. Under Integration Details / Device Capabilities, click Create a profile here or Edit an existing profile.  After finishing Adding a Product in the Certification Console, you can Test it Using Test Suite, and then go on to Submit it for Works with SmartThings Certification (WWST). Here are images from the Device Profile Builder. We’ll use the Capabilities for your devices as part of the Works with SmartThings certification.  Templates Get started faster with Templates. Templates are prebuilt sets of required and suggested Capabilities for common product types that help you create your device profile effortlessly. Simply select a product type and apply it to your component. Download / Upload File For even more customization, you can use the Download / Upload File functions to modify the JSON file. If you have a more complex scenario you want to configure, this functionality gives visibility into all the fields. For example, this can be useful for certain devices that have specific preference thresholds or operating limits, which can be configured for normal or alarm states. There is also an ability for more granular control of what your device looks like in the SmartThings app. Want to integrate your products with SmartThings? Visit our Developer Center to get started and access Device Profile Builder.

SmartThings has a program called Certification by Similarity (CbS) within its Works with SmartThings (WWST) partner program. This program is designed for Smart Home OEM’s to certify portfolios of products, rather than certifying each product one by one.  Additionally, we have a developer feature called Product Cloning, which allows partners to input the details of one product and copy for all similar products.  Many of our device manufacturing partners have a portfolio of devices with the same smart technology on the inside but come in many different shapes, colors, and other variations. We are making it easier and more cost-efficient than ever to certify the entire portfolio.  With this certification option, we have heard excellent reviews from our partners. Read on to discover how to take advantage of this offering.  “We love SmartThings’ Developer Center and used the Certification Console to quickly certify our entire portfolio of devices.” Antonin Carre, Product Manager Partnerships & Integrations for WiZ at Signify   Product Cloning SmartThings Product Cloning allows you to enter information for one product and clone it to generate multiple entries for all similar products. The similar products include all the critical information — all you need to do is update the unique identifiers, like the Matter Product ID and Model Number. Easily copy product details and enter whole product lines Save time and get certified faster  Get Started  How to clone a product:  Visit the SmartThings Certification Console.  Navigate to the Products page (second icon from the top on the left). Enter your product details for one product and save it.  Navigate back to the Products page. Under the Actions menu on the product, you have an option to create multiple products at once with Product Cloning.  You can add up to 10 clones with the option to enter the unique identifiers. Once created, the clones appear in your Products list; you can open them up and modify any of the details before submitting for Works with SmartThings Certification.  WWST Certification by Similarity Certification by Similarity (CbS) allows you to reduce your WWST certification time and cost by identifying related products with similar core functionality but with different model numbers and minor differences like colors, shapes, or regional variations.  Example Certification by Similarity use case with a portfolio of RGBW, RGB, and white balance light bulbs: Start by submitting a primary product for certification that is a superset of all the portfolio features — such as one of the RGBW light bulbs. Once the primary product testing is complete, the similar devices — such as the RGB and white balance light bulbs — can get fast-tracked through certification, for free. Additional devices can be either submitted at the same time as the primary product or at a later date. All you need to do is submit the product information and link it with the primary product. We verify that the features are the same as your primary product and grant you certification.  Devices that Can be Considered for CbS  The following criteria must be met for the devices to be considered for CbS: Note: Cloud Connected Devices may have different Device Profiles and still be considered for Certification by Similarity. This is possible only if the Capabilities for similar products are a subset of the primary product. If a similar device has additional Capabilities, partial testing is required.  Learn more about CbS in the Developer Documentation and Certification Console. Get Started  How to submit similar products for WWST:  Visit the SmartThings Certification Console. Navigate to the Certifications page.  Submit your primary product for certification.  Navigate back to the Certifications page and select the target similar product to certify. You now have the option to link this submission with the primary product. Select the associated primary product and submit your product for certification. Certification by Similarity FAQs How is the primary product determined? → The primary product has all the Capabilities of other devices in the group.  In this example, Product 4 or Product 5 could be the primary.   How can we guarantee CbS will be approved before submitting for WWST certification?  → We recommend following the guidelines in the Developer Documentation. The WWST team makes the final decision after reviewing your submission.   Should I submit the primary product and wait for it to be fully certified before submitting secondary devices to be considered for CbS, or can all of the products be submitted together? → When submitting products, you do not need to wait.  You can submit the primary product and similar products at the same time.   I have multiple brands, including some that have the same hardware and firmware. Can CbS be extended to these multiple brands?  → In order to be considered for CbS, products must contain the same brand.  View our documentation to review the CbS program requirements.  How does the publication / timing work for CbS devices compared to the primary product? → See our Publish Your Device guide on publication/timing.  Want to integrate your device(s) with SmartThings? Visit our Developer Center to get started and access Product Cloning and Certification by Similarity tools.  Or if you wish to talk to someone on our team about integrating your products. Fill out this form to learn more.

At SmartThings, our mission is to enhance smart home experiences for users around the globe. Recently, we’ve zeroed in on smart door locks, developing innovative solutions that offer users simplicity and security for what matters most. Did you know the smart door lock industry is a booming $2.9 billion market, growing at 19.2% per year? With over 500,000 door locks already connected to SmartThings, including from partners like Yale, Schlage, U-tec, Aqara, and Nuki, we’re committed to expanding this growth by providing enhanced tools and resources for our partners to better serve you. Read on to learn what’s new.   SmartThings supports  Matter and Aliro standards for door locks SmartThings is an active supporter of the Matter standard, and has been certified for the door lock specifications from Matter 1.2 up to the latest version 1.3—with plans for future certification of version 1.4 when it releases.  Nuki, one of our door lock partners, shares more on SmartThings and the Matter standard:  "Nuki was among the pioneers in launching a Smart Lock with Matter-over-Thread fully integrated into the product… We recognized the importance of adding SmartThings to our portfolio. The Matter integration with WWST proved to be the perfect opportunity to enhance our offerings.” –Nuki We are also adopting the Aliro standard for Samsung Wallet’s Digital Home Key—coming in 2025. This means you can use your smartphone or smartwatch to effortlessly access your home, office, or any location with compatible locks. Guided by global technology standards, we enable quick integration of devices with our door lock partners, ensuring users get the best experience possible. Do you have Matter door locks? Fill out this form to learn more about certifying them with SmartThings. SmartThings supports Integration for Any Type of Door Lock  We’re continuing to enhance our platform to support multiple connection types including: Matter connected devices Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Cloud-connected locks For our door lock partners, our SmartThings Developer Center offers a Device SDK, Test Suite, and Specification Document to simplify the integration process. Nuki shares how easy it was to integrate with SmartThings and the additional markets it opens up for customers to buy their products.  We were genuinely impressed with how seamlessly we obtained the Works with SmartThings (WWST) certification. The support from our Samsung partner was outstanding, making the entire process incredibly smooth. This certification not only boosts our credibility within the smart home ecosystem but also positions us strongly as we expand into new markets like the USA." – Nuki  Additionally, you can easily find and purchase compatible products through the SmartThings platform, making the smart home journey even smoother. Our supported devices list provides users with the most up-to-date Works with SmartThings (WWST) certified products. SmartThings Prioritizes Security  User safety and privacy are our top priorities. Ensuring user safety, the Digital Home Key operates based on embedded Secure Element (eSE) to keep sensitive user data secure. Plus users’ digital PIN is neither stored nor managed on the SmartThings platform. To prevent security threats, we have collaborated with our partners to enhance the security features of door locks.  SmartThings Calm Onboarding with Door Locks  SmartThings aims to provide a seamless user experience from start to finish by automatically enabling a door lock’s key features. With the SmartThings Calm Onboarding experience, the Digital Home Key is activated automatically during setup, so users can begin using it without extra configuration.  Smart door locks bring unparalleled convenience and peace of mind to users. Beyond traditional PIN codes, you can unlock doors using fingerprint recognition, or easily enter via smartphone or smartwatch. If you own a Galaxy device with Ultra-Wide Band(UWB) technology, the door will open automatically as you approach. During the onboarding process, a default notification is enabled to inform you who opened the door. This ensures you receive the most relevant alerts tailored to your needs while maintaining control over your smart home experience. Personalize Your Smart Home with Routines With SmartThings routines, you can create a tailored experience based on who arrives at your door. Imagine coming home to soft lighting and your favorite music playing, all triggered by your arrival. You can automate interactions between your smart door lock and any other compatible SmartThings devices. Explore our smart door lock partners at Partners.SmartThings.com and discover integration tools at Developer.SmartThings.com. Do you have a door lock or another product you want to integrate with SmartThings? Fill out this form to learn more.

We are one week away from the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) and would love for you to join us! Taking place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the San Jose Convention Center,  SDC will showcase the latest from Samsung and SmartThings, and will provide a variety of networking and learning opportunities.  In case you missed it, we’ve included all the details in our “Samsung Developer Conference 2024: AI for All” blog post.  Still deciding? We’ve shared all the benefits of attending in our short SDC webinar. Watch this 13 minute webinar to hear about: Why you should attend SDC 2024 Developer Center Updates SmartThings Innovation Challenge Once you’re ready to register, visit the conference page here.  We look forward to seeing you there!

(Updated Dec 23, 2025) At SmartThings, we’re committed to providing developers with the tools they need to create innovative and seamless smart home experiences. We are excited to introduce our newest addition to the developer toolkit: Works with SmartThings (WWST) Test Suite. The Test Suite is designed to assist our device company partners in certifying their devices as part of the WWST certification process. With Test Suite, developers can easily test SmartThings integrations, get certified faster, and showcase their devices to tens of millions of SmartThings users.   Plus in many cases, completing the required tests may qualify your products for no-cost WWST certification, eliminating the need to ship your devices to our Authorized Test Provider. This no-cost, self certification option is available for Cloud Connected devices using SmartThings Schema and Hub Connected devices using Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave protocols. What is the WWST Test Suite? The Test Suite is a comprehensive tool designed specifically for device developers integrating with the SmartThings platform. It provides a unified environment where developers can thoroughly test their products’ capabilities across various scenarios, helping to identify and address potential issues before deployment. Supported Protocols for Device Testing: The Test Suite supports device testing for the following integration types: Matter Zigbee Z-Wave LAN MQTT Cloud Connected Devices (SmartThings Schema) Why Should Developers Use the Test Suite? Centralized Testing Environment: With the Test Suite, developers can leverage a centralized testing environment hosted on the SmartThings platform. This eliminates the need to set up complex testing configurations locally, saving time and effort in the testing process. We have coverage for over 40 SmartThings “Capabilities.”  User-Friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the Self-Testing Tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels.  Real-Time Feedback: Receive instant and detailed feedback on your product's compliance status, allowing for quick identification and resolution of any issues. Reduce your Testing Costs: Save money and time on testing with our free and easy-to-use Test Suite for your certification process.  Hear from some of our partners using Test Suite to certify easier and faster than ever. "I think comparing all the processes, SmartThings was probably one of the fastest in terms of total time spent from start to finish." Mark Hollands, LIFX "The SmartThings new console is very easy to use. Compared to others, SmartThings Developer Center is a much more user-friendly interface." James Shurte, Leviton How to take advantage of no-cost, self-testing? The free SmartThings Test Suite makes Works with SmartThings (WWST) certification easier than ever for Cloud Connected using SmartThings Schema and Hub Connected Devices, including those supporting Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. For many cases, completing the required tests may qualify your products for no-cost WWST certification, eliminating the need to ship your devices to our Authorized Test Provider.  This no-cost, self-testing option is available for these protocols: Matter Zigbee Z-Wave Schema App (Cloud Connected) Supported device types include lights, switches, plugs, thermostats, motion/contact sensors, blinds, leak sensors, and many more. Though some device types — like cameras, doorbells, smart locks, and health and safety products — may not qualify for self-certification and will require evaluation by our Authorized Test Provider. Learn more about no-cost, seamless testing and certification by visiting our Test Suite documentation. How to get started with the WWST Test Suite Ready to use the Test Suite for your device(s)? Here’s a quick guide to help you get started:  Access the Test Suite Visit the SmartThings Certification Console and navigate to the Test Suite section, which is accessible at SmartThings Certification Console. Set Up Your Testing Environment Test Suite will display a list of available devices connected across your locations. If you do not have any devices connected to the location associated with your developer account, use the SmartThings app to add them.  It’s easy to collaborate with colleagues using Test Suite. You can add team members in the development console and they can check the status of device tests which makes it easy to work together.   Test Scenarios Test Scenarios are automatically generated to test the Capabilities of your device. This reduces the time needed to set up tests and makes your development testing easy.  We know some Capabilities may require more complicated setups; you can select which tests to perform in each session. Tip: Make sure you include them all before submitting for certification to ensure a faster WWST process.  Run Tests Once you have set up your Capabilities, you can start your tests.    Many tests will automatically execute, but certain tests require manual action to be taken. For example, when testing a motion sensor, a motion detection event is required to pass successfully.  These requirements are indicated before and during an active test session. Note that some tests must be completed within a set time or otherwise will be considered a failed test.  Submit your Test Results Once the test is complete, you can use any feedback or insights to iterate on your product and retest if necessary.   Once you’re ready, attach your test results to your WWST certification submission. We will review your test results and assign a Partner Success Manager to help you complete your Works with SmartThings certification. Our new Test Suite tool represents a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting developers and enhancing their experience on the SmartThings platform. By providing a robust testing environment with simulation, automation, and integration capabilities, we aim to empower developers to build high-quality SmartThings integrations with confidence. Are you ready to elevate your SmartThings development experience? Dive into the Test Suite today and unlock new possibilities for your smart home innovations. See this link for further Test Suite documentation. Or do you have products you want to integrate with SmartThings and get WWST certified? Fill out this form to learn more and begin your partnership with SmartThings. For support with bulk registrations of your portfolio of products, contact partners@smartthings.com